K.S. v. Department of Children & Family Services

ALTENBERND, Chief Judge.

K.S. (Mother) and M.D. (Father) appeal an order terminating their parental rights to their children. Although we understand the trial court’s decision to terminate parental rights in this difficult situation, we conclude that the Florida Department of Children and Family Services (Department) failed to prove its case. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for further proceedings. On remand, it may be necessary for the parents to be offered a ease plan. ;

The Mother and Father are not married. The Mother is married to another man, but his whereabouts have been unknown to…